Thymus serpyllum
Mother of Thyme
Description
This 2" perennial groundcover is a great addition among other sun-loving perennials. Its creeping stems bear small purple flowers all summer. The plant spreads quickly, and should be placed in average to moist garden soil. The thyme-scented foliage can be used to flavor food. -Holland WIldflower Farm
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Herb
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Lavender
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.